What to do with Chris Kaman?

by banandy on Dec 8, 2011 10:59 AM PST

Taking a break from all the CP3 nonsense - a lingering question I keep having is what the plan should be regarding all-star Chris Kaman.

Assuming there are no big-time (CP3) trades that would necessitate Kaman as a cap piece from now until the trade deadline AND the Clippers resign DeAndre Jordan, do you let Kaman play out his contract and just walk or do you trade him for....something? I can't imagine any realistic scenario where the Clippers would want to resign him if they already have DJ locked up.

With that said, here are my dream trades (all probably very unlikely):

Kaman for Igoudala - throw in a future pick or Aminu as a sweetener (not Minny)
Kaman for Manu - can't see the Spurs possibly doing this, Manu on the Clippers would be sick. Imagine a closing lineup of Mo, EJ, Manu, Blake and DJ...
Kaman for Splitter and Blair - if Manu is a pipe dream, I think the Spurs may be willing to give up some of their younger assets for a championship run with the Duncan and Kaman show.
Kaman for Gallinari - Nuggets need someone to play center, right?
Kaman for Rudy Gay - Memphis may not be able to afford to keep him if they want Gasol back, we could always flip a young talent like Rudy for something, right? As long as Kahn is in the league...I do this trade.
Kaman for Kyle Lowry - Houston needs a center. Lowry is a beast. This is one big for small trade I do in a heartbeat.
Kaman for Darko Milicic - what? yes, i do this trade too. DJ needs a backup and Darko fits the bill.
Kaman for Gerald Wallace - Blazers need to resign Batum, why do they have Crash on their roster?

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We may need to keep him if GSW swoops up DJ SMH

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by Lawler 4ever on Dec 8, 2011 11:08 AM PST reply actions

I used to like the W's

until tonight….

by paris clips man on Dec 8, 2011 11:12 AM PST up reply actions

If Clips re-sgn DJ

first I hope it is around the 5yrs/$40M. When DJ is secured then I like the Kaveman to Denver for DG.

by wilriv21 on Dec 8, 2011 11:23 AM PST reply actions

If GS is ready to offer DJ some unreasonable deal

don’t you think we should try hard to get Marc Gasol?
I wouldn’t mind at all to pay him big bucks

by paris clips man on Dec 8, 2011 11:27 AM PST reply actions

Isn't he a RFA?

If he is not, then its a great idea. Otherwise I see Memphis matching

"Every existing thing is born without reason, prolongs itself out of weakness, and dies by chance" -Jean-Paul Sarte

by Jayq on Dec 8, 2011 11:30 AM PST up reply actions

He is.

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by Lawler 4ever on Dec 8, 2011 11:37 AM PST up reply actions

Yes he is

But they also have to resign Z-Bo, so I’m hopping they won’t be able to handle 2 more huge contracts.
An extended DJ + Bled/Aminu for Gasol?

by paris clips man on Dec 8, 2011 11:40 AM PST up reply actions

They’ve been very clear that they intend to match offer sheets for Gasol. It’s more likely that Gay gets traded, but I wouldn’t be surprised if Memphis kept them all.

by Michael White on Dec 8, 2011 11:42 AM PST up reply actions

What was supposed to be a great free agency suddenly looks way less sexy

With Prince, Battier, prob Butler and Hill out of the table and the dubs rush at DJ coming, I’m getting nervous.
I’m curious to see how Olshey will handle this

by paris clips man on Dec 8, 2011 11:55 AM PST up reply actions

Z-Bo was taken care of last year. He is expensive though and making around $16.5M/yr

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by Lawler 4ever on Dec 8, 2011 11:50 AM PST up reply actions

Right now

play him and hope his value skyrockets by the trade deadline.

Teams always looking to add bigs midseason

Blake Griffin is coming, hide your MBengas

by bacek on Dec 8, 2011 11:27 AM PST reply actions

This is his on year of the on-year, off-year, on-year, off-year pattern. Each on year was better than the last.

Before he was an All-Star, I’m thinking that he enters the MVP race this year. Then someone will pay him next summer and be stuck a miserable off year of him sitting on the sidelines in a suit.

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by Lawler 4ever on Dec 8, 2011 11:39 AM PST up reply actions

what I am hoping for

Blake Griffin is coming, hide your MBengas

by bacek on Dec 8, 2011 12:24 PM PST up reply actions

I would love for him to stay a Clip

But that seems unlikely. I would like an Kaman for Igoudala deal, which would solve our SF issues. We can strengthen our PG position next offseason, hopefully with DWill

"Every existing thing is born without reason, prolongs itself out of weakness, and dies by chance" -Jean-Paul Sarte

by Jayq on Dec 8, 2011 11:32 AM PST reply actions

Trades

I love 6 and 8, hate number 7 and I don’t think the other team would do the rest.

by Michael White on Dec 8, 2011 11:36 AM PST reply actions

yeah, I was iffy on 7 too

figured a defensive minded big who could back up both spots might look like Darko…

by banandy on Dec 8, 2011 11:38 AM PST up reply actions

Kaman + Caron Butler for Iggy!

"look, you can find any coach you want, bring him in here and run the situation. But I don't think they are going to do as good a job as I do." -Mike Dunleavy Sr.

by CLiPPz WeRD 12 on Dec 8, 2011 12:56 PM PST reply actions